Senior HV Project Manager (Remote)

SOLV Energy, LLC; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Senior HV Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of utility-scale substations, transmission and distribution projects. This fully remote role requires strong leadership, safety culture, and deep knowledge of NFPA 70E, OSHA, and utility standards.

You will coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning, mentor junior staff, manage budgets, schedules, and contractual obligations, and interact with utility owners and EPC partners to

Qualifications

• 5+ years EPC utility-scale experience in design and/or construction of substations.
• PE license or PMP certification preferred.
• NFPA 70e Qualified Person preferred; safety training on hazards required.

Responsibilities

• Enforce adherence to company policies, safety rules, and the Electrical Safety Manual.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead safety, quality, and accountability across project teams.
• Coordinate scheduling, budgeting, and change management for HV projects.
• Interface with utility owners, interconnecting utilities, EPC partners, and regulators.
• Oversee end-to-end project delivery from development through commissioning and closeout.

Skills

HV project management

Safety compliance

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Negotiation

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

PMP certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Introduction

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary

The Senior HV Project Manager is responsible for overall management of HV construction/operation resulting in successful project execution. This role is fully remote. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Enforce adherence to company policies, utility safety rules, and the Electrical Safety Manual.


• Ensure projects comply with NFPA 70E, OSHA, and applicable regulatory requirements.


• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and accountability across all project teams.


• Lead lessons-learned reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.


• The Senior HV Project Manager ensures projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with utility standards and contractual requirements.


• Accountable for the end-to-end delivery of utility-scale substation, transmission, and distribution projects, from early development and interconnection through construction, testing, commissioning, and closeout.


• Serves as a technical, financial, and leadership authority for complex HV projects.


• Acts as a primary interface with utility owners, interconnecting utilities, EPC partners, and regulatory stakeholders.


• Perform all responsibilities of a Project Manager while providing strategic oversight for multiple concurrent HV projects.


• Direct and mentor Project Managers, APM’s., Project Engineers, and Project Support Staff.


• Establish project execution strategies aligned with contract scope, utility standards, and company objectives.


• Mentor Project Engineers, Project Admins, and other junior level employees.


• Lead internal and external coordination across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations.


• Support the auditing of project budgets with Director support.


• Support the auditing of project schedules with Director support.


• Support negotiations of project contract exhibits with owner.


• Negotiate Change Orders with Client and Subcontractors.


• Serve as the primary point of contact with interconnecting utilities throughout construction and commissioning.


• Manage interconnection-related activities, including: Utility coordination meetings Interconnection agreements and scope alignment Protection & control requirements Utility inspections and approvals Project Reviews.


• Own P6 scheduling responsibility.


• Coordinate protection and control scope, ensuring alignment with relay settings, communication architecture, and utility requirements.


• Oversee SCADA integration, including: RTU/IED installation Point-to-point testing Utility control center coordination Manage fiber, communications, and telemetry integration as part of substation and line projects.


• Assist team with testing and commissioning planning and execution, including: Equipment functional testing Relay testing and end-to-end testing SCADA checkout Pre-energization reviews Coordinate energization activities with utilities, contractors, and internal stakeholders.


• Ensure all commissioning documentation, redlines, and turnover packages are complete and approved.


• Support negotiation of contract exhibits, scope clarifications, and commercial terms with owners.


• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, insurance, bonding, and regulatory obligations.


• Maintain strong client relationships and represent the company at executive-level project meetings.

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance

• Adherence to Company policies and Corporate Procedures and Electrical Safety Manual


• Work within SE’s business processes and ensure an efficient working environment


• Project profitability


• Project completed on schedule


• Quality control; integrity and excellence of completed project


• Customer/Client Satisfaction


• Business Development Plan implemented


• Positive project team attitude


• Improved personal professional growth and education


• Staff development and training

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of EPC utility scale experience in design and/or construction of Utility scale power substations


• Licensed Professional Engineer, PMP certification, or directly relevant industry experience preferred


• NFPA 70e “Qualified Person” preferred, skilled with knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installation and has received safety training on the hazards involved


• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to work with others under all situations


• Ability to work, analyze, troubleshoot and prioritize problems independently


• Strong knowledge of dispatching methods, techniques, and practices


• Effective written and verbal English communication skills


• Proficiency and knowledge in office practices, procedures and equipment


• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and coordinate

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• Requires frequent stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 20 or more lbs


• Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, talk, and possess depth perception


• Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high exposed places


• Occasional exposure to environmental conditions

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is An Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.


• Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range: $144,790.00 - $180,990.00

Pay Rate Type: Salary

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Job Number: J12893

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry. We design, build and maintain utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation facilities across the United States. Our teams support projects from early engineering through long term operations and maintenance, giving employees opportunities to contribute across the full energy lifecycle. Our mission centers on strengthening communities and advancing the energy workforce. We focus on delivering projects that support long term economic growth and create pathways for skilled careers across the country. That commitment guides how we work with customers and how we support one another, rooted in our core values of Safety, Quality, Innovation and Teamwork. As a national organization, we offer broad opportunities to grow your career. Whether you work in the field or in an office role, you’ll find space to develop your skills, explore new directions and build a career that makes an impact. No matter where you begin, you join a capable team driving energy forward and helping build the foundation for the next generation of power in the U.S. Learn more at solvenergy.com